FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER DAY IN THE LIFE | Come To Work With Me
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- Опубліковано 29 кві 2019
- FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER DAY IN THE LIFE | Come To Work With Me. In today’s video I take you with me for a day in the life of a primary care provider! I’ll walk you through what my day to day looks like as a Family Nurse Practitioner, what tasks I complete behind the scenes, give you a tour of my office, and provide some tips for getting through your day without getting too behind.
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Is it just me or is her voice very soothing? I usually skip long intros, but I listened to her entire intro without losing interest.
Thanks!
me too lol
Yes it’s why I subscribed. I love the information she shares and she’s easy to listen to as well.
Of
Instablaster.
“It reminds me she exists....and you know, that I love her” 😂😂 love your sense of humor so much! Also super cool to see the behind the scenes!
hahaha I really need to update that picture. its becoming embarassing
The outpatient office looks much more peaceful than inpatient medicine. Something for me to look forward to :)
It’s definitely a totally different world!
May be calm, but in most instances, you’re scrambling to keep up with everything that’s going on. Family medicine is less stressful from a pt acuity standpoint, but more stressful from a time management standpoint, given the higher case load of pts and limited interaction time.
Love your videos! I'm in my 2nd semester in FNP school, and am so stressed! LOL! Glad to see what I am working so hard for! Thank you for giving me hope and inspiration!
Oh I love this!!! Fellow NP here! Subscribed because I live supporting fellow nurses/NPs!!!
Honestly, when I watch other np intros or videos I usually just skipped right into it. Or exit out. But your videos are AMAZING!!! And your soooo professional!!! Love your voice!! Reminds me of a doctor.
I love that you are holding your coffee and charting! I do that too every morning at the office
Its like my comfort blanket for life haha
I’m excited as I start my physical assessment for my FNP program. I to chose the MSN track r/t no interest in the extra research. As I binge on your videos I’m excited to learn, but so overwhelmed by the learning still to come! I’ve been at this FNP gig for 1.5 years and now for my clinicals to start after this class. At this point I don’t feel like I’m ready for clinicals and I’m terrified. I too am excited for the future but sad to leave my friends and the job that I’ve loved/hated for the past 13 years. Thank you for the relatable videos!
You learn SO MUCH at clinical. And it’s definitely more entertaining than class work! Congrats on being half way done!
This was such a great video!! Thanks so much for making it!
Thank you so much for sharing this. You are a breathe of fresh air for those of us in school who want to know what life is like after school.
Thank YOU for sharing what the whole school process is. One year down!!! You are doing so great!
This is very helpful, Thanks. I am about to start my first job and I need a refresher and tips to get back into the advanced practice frame of mind.
Congratulations on your job!!
You are so awesome! You inspire me! I will be a RMA and Registered Phlebotomy Technician in September and I hope to begin my RN journey next year. Thank you for sharing!!
Awesome!!
I love the Why is the wait so long video! It reminds me a lot of an old Alton Brown Good Eats bit.
High praise!!!
It was awesome 👏🏻 .I appreciate your effort to make this video .It really helped to get an idea about your work life.Love your humor and positivity👍🏻
I'm glad it was useful!!
you're awesome!! thanks for the NP Binder tip!!! i downloaded and printed them and made my own!! it will be so helpful as i start my new NP job soon!!!
Congrats on the new job!!! I'm glad you found the binder helpful!
I really enjoyed this video! I am graduating from FNP school in less than a year!! I like seeing your day to day as a NP in the work setting. I was wondering if you could think about doing a video discussing some of the patients you see in a day (without violating HIPAA of course) and how you treated them?? I would love to hear about some of the patient issues you encounter.
Hi! I do a bit of this in my weekly vlogs, and eveery day after work I post an instagram story saying what topics I saw that day, along with a tip or something I learned for managing those things!
Absolutely fantastic. Thank you for the information.
Enjoyed this video about ur day at work. Thx for the tips👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
You are amazing! From a Canadian RN starting MNP studies in September. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences!
Thanks for watching!
How is it like to be a RN in Canada?! MNP is it a good option?! I am not sure, I'd like to go to Canada but I have no RN experience as a NP.
I am currently in school to become an RN with the goal of being an NP and this is so motivating and exciting. This is exactly what I want to do! I haven't gotten the opportunity to shadow so I was super curious. Thank you so much!
So glad it was helpful!!
this video was AMAZING. I'm torn between teaching and FNP. This helped so much. Thank you.
That honestly sounds like so much fun, I was originally looking exclusively at midwifery but family nurse practitioner sounds amazing
both are pretty cool!
Nurse Liz, you are an inspiration. I am seriously considering nursing and your videos are so informative.
You took us to work with you!!! How creative -- thanks for giving the inside scoop!
P.S. Just read your "Not Quite Equal...Yet" blog article on your website -- loved it! :)
Thanks for the encouragement as always!
Great job! Liz this explains why a great percentage of the providers will not hire any NP with less experience less than the mid-level. I started in Critical care then begin working for the insurance industry as a case manager and hospice case management, understanding task and delegations is important, thank you for sharing!
Yay!!!! So excited for this video 👏🏾♥️
I am a retired Respiratory Therapist. I love watching your videos!!! I needed to keep reminding myself why I left the Medical field :-) Joking. I do miss my patients but could probably not handle the stress now. I have my own online Business selling Antiques and Designer Clothes. I work alone which sometimes drives me nuts. I guess that will be my life now. I can see why your old job didn't want to see you go. Practices pray to find an employee like you. Your new employer is very lucky is all I can say :-) Keep making the Videos Liz and we will keep watching. Take care.
I loved this video! You explained everything so well and I learned a lot about what your days are like. Insurance companies 😖 it's amazing that non-medical people are able to make those decisions.
Probably seems so dull compared to your days! and seriously. Ugh insurance companies. I don't know why we did all this school when we could have just worked for insurance companies and made all these decisions without any education to back it up. haha
Prior authorizations are soooo fun
#goals. Also at my desk I have a METAL decorative plant. Lol really gives it a nice mood boost!
Thats awesome! and indestructible. Excellent qualities in a plant haha
Thank you that was an awesome video!! You gave me so much more motivation. Can you make a video on SOAP notes? Love your videos!
That’s a good idea! I’ll add it to the list 🙂
A mentor surgeon of mine and his team use Dragon Dictation to quickly chart stuff. My mentor spoke really fast, and it didn’t mess up at all because it knew his voice so well
I’m finally practicing now! I see mainly geriatric patients. It’s been great so far! Still scary at times!
So glad you are liking it!!
As a NP myself it really helps when you work or train with a good group
Lovedddd the video!!! Thank you sooo much! I’m an step down ICU nurse and a Homecare visiting RN in NY and am currently considering becoming an NP. Not sure which field of NP I want to go into yet!?! 😏Lol Please keep the videos coming! They’re very motivating and inspirational !!! And congratulations on the babies 🎊🎈🎉😇😇😇
I’m a new FNP still job hunting and your videos are always so helping
So glad they've been helpful! Fingers crossed for your job search, I know how trying that can be
Nurse Liz
Thank you❤️
@@Tonnie31 How has your job search experience been since becoming a NP? Have you found a job yet?
Great video! Thanks for sharing! I'm debating on applying to FNP school next year!
Nursing is such a versatile profession and there’s so many things you can do with it and advance into. I have a channel on here where I chronicle my day as a nurse practitioner and even tips to get you through FNP school. It’s definitely worth it. I personally changed my profession from social work to nursing and so glad I did!
Hi Liz! Can you please do a video on the different paths you can take after being an RN and your thoughts on them?
In terms of graduate degrees?
You give me hope
❤️❤️
Hi Liz, really enjoyed this. I’m in my second semester of my FNP program and this helped me understand more about what my day to day will look like. I was happy to see that you do part-time work. I’d be super curious about what negotiating looks like in general for an NP position, but also including what it would look like if you pursue part-time work. Like do you get any vacation? Health care? Or should I not expect there to be any “perks” because it is part-time. Maybe you could even do a video about this if you haven’t already?! Thanks again for all you do.
Hey! I'm so glad it was helpful! I plan on doing a video on negotiating NP contracts at some point soon! I actually just finished grilling a ton of my friends about their experiences so I have a bit more information than just my experience. IN terms of part time jobs, I work SO part time that I have absolutely no benefits. Usually jobs I saw posted for 24 hours had some benefits though ( I only work 14 hrs/week). Good idea about the video idea! HOpe the end of your semester goes well!
Thank you for sharing, this is so very helpful
Hey Liz. I've watched quite a few of your videos as I cant get enough of other people's NP experience (helps to monitor how normal/ common my experiences are). I'm more of a passive user of social media, so finally branching out to comment section 👍. Pretty accurate representation of my day but add quite a bit more interruptions. I almost am shifting between different requests constantly and do quick jots as to not forget where I left off... ( which TM had the perforation again???). Keep up the good work/ healthcare struggle is real.
Welcome to the comment section! Oh gosh. The interuptions. I probably should have put some of those in there. Its kind of like being at home with my toddler haha. NONSTOP interruptions. I have to write literally everything down because I would never be able to keep track of my train of thought .
thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
I'm in Nursing School (Sophmore Year), and I'm really nervous about the NCLEX Exam. Any advice on how to prepare? or maybe make a video about it? Thank you. I love your videos you seem so positive about the healthcare field unlike all the other ones I've seen who didn't like Nursing at all and it gives me hope I chose the right career path 💕
If i was taking it now I'd do Uworld!
Nurse Liz I second that motion I used hurst online and uworld
Definitely UWorld!
Uworld for questions , Saunders for questions, and hurst review for content
The
This was great! I’ve been a nurse for 2 years and thinking of becoming a primary care NP. jury’s still out on gerontology vs FNP (and I’ve watched all your videos on the topic... just can’t make a final decision 😅).
Follow your heart and passion 😉
I'd definitely look at what kind of jobs you want on job boards, and then see what they are looking for! Kinda backwards engineer the process.
Do you work a 9hr shift on the weekdays? And if so, do you still find time at the end of the day to do things, like cook, workout, etc? Or are there days where you’re swamped with working after hours? Appreciate all your vids btw! Nice to see the behind the scenes of this fascinating career
I only work 4 hour shifts during the week. Just in the afternoons :) I get home at 5:15 usually and we cook, go on a walk and then after Avery is in bed joe and I alternate going to the gym
I heard that many people said NP only has to work half of the year as full time
Great video!
thank you!
Good video. I like it
I'm glad!
Would you be able to add a well visit template to our NP binder for adults/pediatrics like what to look for and ask when it isn’t a sick visit? In clinicals so far I am so afraid I’m going to miss something important in guidance or assessment.
Could you do a video going over ICD 10 codes E&M codes and CPT codes
Hi Liz I'm new to your blog. Nice videos
thanks! Welcome to the channel!
This was so so cool!! I am graduating in December pre-med, but am looking into Direct Entry MSN bridge programs! Ha ha ha nervous laughter as I desperately try to figure out my life. I was interested in hearing your opinion of how easily nurse practitioners get jobs with an Rn rather than BSN (i won't be having one of those). Is it still possible for me to do what you do if I have only the RN, MSN?
BTW, you are goals!!!
In terms of getting a job as a nurse practitioner, whether you have your MSN or your BSN for your RN degree won't matter at all. My employer just asked about my experience working as a nurse.
Nurse Liz for how long were you a RN
What is the extent of infectious disease and radiology in the FNP primary care setting? Can you order wound, blood, sputum, or urine cultures on a pt and subsequently decide for yourself what antibiotic to prescribe without an ID consult? And do you perform chest X-rays or CTs to get a better idea of what the patient is looking like? Ty!!
I’ll be a nurse for a year by the time I start classes. I’m nervous to be prescribing and diagnosing, is this something you felt confident about after classes ?
Hello~ I was wondering if you think np school prepared you well for your job or if it was more like learn on the way kind of thing ? :)
Hey! I thought it prepared me well. I didn’t necessarily know everything (that would just be impossible) but I did know where to find the information I needed.
Would you say becoming a brand new NP is just as overwhelming as becoming a new RN in a hospital setting? I remember how I felt as a new nurse working in a hospital and I was always overwhelmed. Just curious if there’s any similar feelings?
I was honestly more overwhelmed as a new NP just because of the increased responsibility. The first 6 months were really hard in terms of anxiety and feeling new. A lot like when I was a new nurse. But you get through it!
@Nurse Liz Any way to make this first 6 months less stressful on yourself?
This video got me subscribed. I have a question, Are you able to take vacations regularly (at a reasonable timeframe). Hoping to learn how flexible Family NP is.
I am a acute care nurse practitioner, in a levle 2 trauma center. It is good to know about the other side, in FNP.
I am so impressed by you guys who can work Inpatient!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Liz. Listen to you all the time. Didn't pass exam first time. Any suggestions. Currently working night on telemetry unit. Could you give a quick rewiew of some of the information in your binder?
Ugh I'm sorry to hear that, so frustrating. I would wait until they mail you the results so you can see what areas to focus on in your studying! A little reviewing a day is also super helpful to keep things fresh but not get too overwhelmed.
Hoping to become an RN, starting in August... super scared & hoping to become a CRNA
Awesome!! You can do it!
Hi! 1st year NP student here, where is the link to your resource binder?! Would love to take a look at it! Thanks for your videos!
here ya go! imnurseliz.com/np-binder/
Loved this video! I'm considering going back to school to become an FNP!! Did you do an online program or an in-person program?? If you did an online program, how was your experience looking for clinical sites? Thats the biggest factor right now in my decision to do online vs in person.
I did a hybrid program, So I was on campus once a month. My school found my clinical for me which was a huge relief. If you think finding clinical may be challenging in your area I woudl definitely look into in person or a hybrid program!
I am doing an online program..now and I chose online because I learn better that way....my advice would be to reach out to the NP's you already know...I am using the NP's I work with and they also know other NP's.....I need to feel comfortable in clinical and I find it easier if you already have a relationship with the preceptor..hope that helps
Love this video! Aspiring FNP here! Just curios, do you get to wear your white coat at work?
Im glad you enjoyed it! I could if I wanted to, but I prefer to not wear a white coat in family medicine as I've found patients are more comfortable in that setting without it. The physician I work with feels the same way so we just go without.
Eek, I want to be a Family Nurse Practioner, so This is new
Do you see patients in the hospital at all? The floor I work in is a hospitalist unit, but there are a few PCPs who have privileges in the hospital and see their patients on in the hospital.
I don’t! Thank goodness haha. Inpatient is so not my thing. But I do know some FNP’s who do round in the hospital occasionally.
Paperwork...hmmm I think I am with you on not taking it home. I’m exhausted when I get home so I’d prefer not to. I might even forget. It’s probably because of my chronic illness. I will def remember admin time!
Yeah you don’t want to have to work at home!
I just overheard the other day at work, that one of our nurses became a FNP and came back to work as a floor nurse because she was having to take a lot of work home. Is this true for a lot of full-time FNP jobs? Do you have any inside info from full-time FNPs you may know. Like are they really working 8-5 M-F, or working weekends, on-call?
@@destiny4911 Hi. I'm an adult and womens health NP, almost at 3.5 yr mark. I practice in primary care full time and can say yes there can be a large amount of time beyond your direct patient care/ clinic time. Depends on your facility as well as if you have remote access. My particular setting is based on 35 hours of work time, so 9-5, but 1 hr lunch unpaid
I average about 1 hr early prior to start time then 30 min after done in the evening. With only light browsing remotely, otherwise I have colleagues who dont do any extra time at clinic but do work from home to catch up
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What experience they need before going to NP school like...they need to be specialist in cannulation?????
I am a nurse practitioner as well. I have been working in a pediatric office for 4 years. Your office looks like mine. I see anywhere from 20-30 patients per day. Does charting on the computer appear easier than on appear? We still do paper charting?
I've never done paper charting as an NP, only as a nurse so I dont have a ton to compare to. I can type faster than I can write, so that may be quicker, but with the EMR there are SO MANY required fields that may end up taking longer. I'm sure it's all what you are used to.
When patients are calling asking for advice, do you charge the patient for that? How is that covered/is that covered by insurance?
Hy 😊
Am a in my final year of food nutrition but i want to be an NP how long will it take for me to get there after am done with the nutrition degree.
Thanks😍
One of my recent videos talks about becoming an NP without nursing experience, and I go over the different paths in that video!
hello , i’m a sophomore in high school. i am looking to go to school to become a np, & i would like to know the things i need to major in, and classes i need to take in hs to succeed more.
Major in nursing. I would just focus on getting good grades and taking all the science classes they have!
Hey! How do you get away with recording in the hospital? I am starting a nursing job and would love to vlog my experience, but there are so many rules about recording! Any tips?
I would just follow your hospitals rules! If you can't film at work, just do before and after with some recaps!
Yea itsnt it a hippa violation
Hi! Would you happen to know if it is possible to apply for NP program here in Canada (Ontario) even if my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing was done abroad? (Considering I pass my licensure exam for RN in the near future).
Hi! I know absolutely nothing about nursing outside the US. Sorry!
I’m only 13 but I really wanna be a family/pediatric nurse practitioner and I am really curious about this stuff
Same I wanna be a FNP and I'm 13 to
Cashews and blueberry Belvita (I usually the biscuits all in one sitting)
belvita for the win!
How long did it take to get use to charting and documenting?
Forever honestly. I feel like at least 6 months until I got quicker at it, and around a year it's now a lot easier.
What is the type of nurse that like does check ups and things like that? Pls help
Probably a nurse practitioner
Do you find working very part time as an NP is comparable to working full time as an RN pay wise? Because that schedule sounds awesome 😍 Do you plan on going full time in the future ever?
Ugh no I wish! I definitely make a lot less than I did when I worked full time as a nurse. I make more hourly than I did as a nurse but I just work so little that the numbers don't line up. I hope to never work full time, but when my kids are all in school I'm sure I'll move to at least 24 hours or add on volunteering or teaching or something
How many hours a week do you work? I am considering FNP school but would not want to work full time afterwards ? I’m a mom of 7 🤪
I work 14 hours a week so definitely super part time!
When she took that first sip of coffee
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I love your shirt!! Where did you find it?
I do too. 😀 Hope she responds soon 😁
It was on the clearance rack at motherhood maternity. Probably not too helpful for most non pregnant humans haha. Sorry!
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@@NurseLiz Ha! Fair enough.
@Nurse Liz Can NP’s work in an ER type setting?
many do! Look at your local ER job postings to see the type of qualifications they want you to have in your area!
Nurse Liz - Thank you!
I'm goin to study BSC nursing and l want to become a nurse practitioner🔥👌😍
Nursing is such a versatile progression and there’s so many things you can do with it and advance into. I have a channel on here where I chronicle my day as a nurse practitioner and even tips to get you through FNP school. It’s definitely worth it!
Would you suggest starting off as a medical assistant and then move up to nurse practitioner?
Like to get a feel for being a NP.
I don’t think being an MA is a necessary step, but if you want to you would definitely get some great experience from it!
I was wondering the same thing, or should I just jump right into getting my ADN #Help
@@daishanewsomednp6956 I was a CMA for 8 years prior and it doesn't really give any head start on the process. In fact, before nursing school I was required to get CNA certification, because it wasn't part of my MA training.
MAs and RNs can have similar-looking tasks, especially in an outpatient environment, but the training is completely different. MA is very task-based -- you learn the HOW, you don't really delve that deeply into the WHY. In nursing school, learning the WHY really hones your clinical thinking and approach.
I was fortunate to work in a teaching environment when I was a MA, so I learned how to do a lot of procedures and got to ask a lot of questions, but I think that's not really that common. Most of my MA cohort didn't do half of what I got to do in terms of hands-on experience.
Sorry this is so long, but I think in hindsight, if I'd been sure of nursing from the beginning, I would've skipped the MA certification and gone straight to the BSN (my hospital system is all about that magnet status). I wasn't certain, though, and I wasn't ready to commit to inpatient work schedules, so I took a roundabout way. Hope that gives you a bit of a perspective from both sides!
What’s the difference between a pa and np and doctor
I have a few videos on the difference between NP and PA that may be helpful!
Compared to Registered Nurse, you don't run around entire floor for patient care, this looks more chill. Did you go over how much your salary?
The entry pay for NPs is usually around 100k a year
Does your husband work in a similar field?
Nope. He works with computers.
Was it difficult to find a part time position as a new grad?
I definitely had to sacrifice some money and perks of jobs that are more full time (paid CME, paid time off, etc) but for me in this case it was worth it. It's easier at small private practices I found
Can you become a nurse practitioner without a BSN but with a MSN and license?
You would need to go to a direct entry NP program.
Hi Liz. How are you? Which State are you living in?
And do np’s wear scrubs?
Some do! It depends on what the office dress code is
My dream! I can't wait to get out of the ER. Way too unorganized and people abuse the system, it's a bunch of people coming in for runny noses and pink eye... Not actual emergencies! 😒😒😒
Oh gosh. That would make me lose my mind.
Whats your salary? And whats your salary after couple years of experience?
Aspiring FNP here. Do you still recommend getting into NP school and having school debt? Knowing how expensive going back to school gives me anxiety
I'm in NP school and have undergrad debt. I'm paying out of pocket per class at a slower pace instead of accruing more debt bc omg it's never ending. I say if you can pay out of pocket do it.
Hey! So I agree with what Ana said. I went into NP school with 50k debt from my undergrad. But I paid for np school out of pocket since my loans went into deferment when grad school started. And np school tuition was actually less than my monthly payments for my loans haha. But that’s what I would recommend if you can swing it!
Nurse Liz 50k debt what was your major if you don’t mind me asking?
@@thesarasiablack it was nursing.....
How long were you an RN before becoming an NP?
6 years
Nurse Liz I have all of my pre nursing pre reqs but I am scared to become a nurse because of everything I hear other nurses saying, bullying, nurses eat their young, nursing burnout.. etc. any advice? I really want to be a nurse but that scares me
Xoxo BEE don’t allow other ppl to bully you. There are bullies in every profession, nursing definitely is competitive and full of fake tough bullies but you have to stand your grown and go out and fight for what you want.
do you use EPIC to chart?
Whoa, you type so fast!
All those typing games as a kid haha
If you don’t mind me asking how old are you
All good! Currently 31 😁